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Commission focused on community-police engagement
On Tuesday, the Carlsbad City Council approved the creation of a Community-Police Engagement Commission to help strengthen and maintain an excellent relationship between the Carlsbad Police Department and the community.
12/14/2022
Apply to fill vacancies on these city commissions
Several City of Carlsbad advisory boards, commissions and committees will have scheduled vacancies in 2023 when terms expire for some existing board members. If you want to make a difference in our community, this is a great way to get involved.
12/14/2022
Elected officials sworn in
The City of Carlsbad administered the Oath of Office for its newly elected officials on Tuesday, along with holding ceremonies for outgoing Mayor Matt Hall and District 1 City Council Member Peder Norby.
12/13/2022 5:50 PM
Monroe Street Pool improvements approved
Carlsbad voters have authorized the City of Carlsbad to spend over $1 million of city general funds to renovate and expand the nearly 40-year-old Monroe Street Pool, located next to Carlsbad High School in northern Carlsbad.
12/13/2022 8:00 AM
Citrus quarantine in parts of Carlsbad
Officials are asking everyone to help stop the spread of a plant disease fatal to citrus trees. State and county officials declared a citrus quarantine last year, which includes parts of northern Carlsbad, after the disease was found on a property in Oceanside.
12/12/2022
Holiday Fire Safety Tips
As you deck the halls this holiday season, stay fire-smart with these tips from the City of Carlsbad Fire Department.
12/09/2022
Traffic safety progress continues
The City of Carlsbad advanced several key efforts this week to help address the local traffic safety emergency, which was originally proclaimed in August following a dramatic increase in collisions involving bikes and e-bikes.
12/08/2022 5:21 PM
Election results and next steps
The County Registrar of Voters has completed the count. Newly elected officials will be sworn in Dec. 13.
12/08/2022
Upcoming traffic safety projects
In December, the City of Carlsbad will be working on several traffic-safety projects around Carlsbad, some long-planned and some new, but all designed to change the “character” of our roadways and balance the needs of everyone who uses the road, whether they walk, bike or drive.
11/29/2022 5:11 PM
5 great trails for a holiday hike
Carlsbad has about 67 miles of trails to enjoy. If you have friends or family visiting over the winter holidays, or you just want to get outside, here are five great city trails to check out. We’re also sharing videos of each trail so you can get a sneak peek.
11/23/2022 10:16 AM
City financial update presented
The City of Carlsbad’s main sources of income are up an average of 10% for the first quarter of the fiscal year, thanks to a continuing economic rebound following the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions. However, city finance staff caution that high inflation, upcoming pension costs and the possibility
11/16/2022
City of Carlsbad wins top 10 Digital Cities Award
The City of Carlsbad earned top-tier recognition in the Center for Digital Government’s 2022 Digital Cities Survey. The awards recognize cities that utilize technology to improve the government experience for their communities. Carlsbad ranked ninth in the nation among cities with a population of 75
11/14/2022
Job-readiness program expands to five North County cities
North County residents now have access to a free, new program that can help them build job skills and land a guaranteed interview with a company in Carlsbad, Escondido, Oceanside, San Marcos or Vista.
11/08/2022
Carlsbad Conserves
Even with recent rain and more in the forecast, California remains in an historic ongoing drought. In Carlsbad, conservation will always be important and the city continues to be a regional leader in water conservation and recycled water.
11/03/2022 12:14 PM
Beach Preservation Commission vacancy
The City of Carlsbad is seeking residents interested in filling one unscheduled vacancy on the city’s Beach Preservation Commission for a term that runs through June 2025.
10/25/2022
Committee to discuss Village and Barrio design standards
The Citizens Design Review Committee formed by the City Council to guide the creation of “objective design standards” for multifamily housing and mixed-use development in the Village and Barrio areas will hold its third meeting next week. The committee will review and give input on the architectural
10/25/2022
Traffic emergency extended
At its Oct. 18 meeting, the Carlsbad City Council voted to extend the local traffic safety emergency proclamation for an additional 60 days.
10/21/2022 12:56 PM
New fire station 2 complete
Residents in south Carlsbad now have a new fire station almost three times as big as the 1960s-era one it replaced, accommodating a larger crew, modern firefighting equipment and emergency vehicles to meet the community’s public safety needs.
10/20/2022
New program to preserve historic properties in Carlsbad
On Tuesday, the City Council approved changes to the Carlsbad Municipal Code (a collection of city laws) to establish a local Mills Act Program in the City of Carlsbad to encourage the restoration and preservation of historic buildings. The voluntary program will enable interested owners of historic
10/20/2022
New trees planted at Stagecoach Park
Twenty-seven new trees were planted Monday at Stagecoach Community Park, courtesy of the Arbor Day Foundation, through a collaboration with the City of Carlsbad and the nonprofit Tree San Diego.
10/18/2022